Re: Frags that reflect Dominance, Confidence and Power?

Interesting. I suppose the ones that first come to mind would be the fragrances that would be overbearing like Knize 10. But I am not a fan of that one. Simply being bold and agressive does not equal self-confidence to me.

Re: Frags that reflect Dominance, Confidence and Power?

Originally Posted by dougczar

Interesting. I suppose the ones that first come to mind would be the fragrances that would be overbearing like Knize 10. But I am not a fan of that one. Simply being bold and agressive does not equal self-confidence to me.

Re: Frags that reflect Dominance, Confidence and Power?

Knize Ten is the classic elegant, old style leather (it's been around since the 20s). Be aware that the main note is a strong leather with automotive connotations (some say tar, gasoline), but rounded out with all the ingredients you listed (citrus, some sweet fruit, vanilla).

This was one where I thought the hype was way ahead of the product. I guess I enjoy leather or see leather as something you might consider that cowhide smell. Even if you think new car leather I didn't get that here. What a got was a very overwhelming "perfumed" leather. Many on here in the past said this was a fine leather smell from the old days. I just didn't get it. It was headache inducing to me and not something I wanted to wear. Just one opinion.

As for the original question, I know you're going to get alot of 80s type power fragrances but that isn't what I think would powerful or confident. 1) I think a personality can display it more than a scent and 2) I think the scent would reflect more of a mix of old with new like GIT or Platinum Egoiste than say an Anteus. Heck I wear TdH almost everyday to work with dress clothes and feel confident but it more because I think I smell good vs the scent itself.

"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round."--Ben Hogan

Re: Frags that reflect Dominance, Confidence and Power?

Originally Posted by ToughCool

This was one where I thought the hype was way ahead of the product. I guess I enjoy leather or see leather as something you might consider that cowhide smell. Even if you think new car leather I didn't get that here. What a got was a very overwhelming "perfumed" leather. Many on here in the past said this was a fine leather smell from the old days. I just didn't get it. It was headache inducing to me and not something I wanted to wear. Just one opinion.

As for the original question, I know you're going to get alot of 80s type power fragrances but that isn't what I think would powerful or confident. 1) I think a personality can display it more than a scent and 2) I think the scent would reflect more of a mix of old with new like GIT or Platinum Egoiste than say an Anteus. Heck I wear TdH almost everyday to work with dress clothes and feel confident but it more because I think I smell good vs the scent itself.

I think the best leather with a true "saddle" scent is Heeley Cuir Pleine Fleur. It smells like...leather. Pure and simple.

"No elegance is possible without it...perfume is a part of you." Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel

Re: Frags that reflect Dominance, Confidence and Power?

I agree with Suga that these things cannot be found in a bottle. Wear the scent you enjoy. Your personality will have to do the rest.

About this i am a bit disagreeing with you and Suga - i feel that one can with correct fragrance choice boost some characteristics that's already there in one's nature. (I'm not any kind of leader nor "alpha-male" but i see myself quite self-confident and strong determined person)

Edit: I think as i read second time your posts, that we don't disagree after all! It's have to be in the personality already.

Interesting. I suppose the ones that first come to mind would be the fragrances that would be overbearing like Knize 10. But I am not a fan of that one. Simply being bold and agressive does not equal self-confidence to me.

I certainly agree with that. Projecting 'dominance' and 'power' isn't too difficult: anyone can spray a brash fragrance full of manly smells of cars and leather underpants; it's the 'credibility' part that you may struggle with. No fragrance will transform you into the Incredible Hulk (that said, Quorum comes close).

Re: Frags that reflect Dominance, Confidence and Power?

Researchers have identified seven basic scent categories that can invoke varying moods. The first category is floriental scents. These offer romantic, dream-based moods that are often idealistic in nature. They create emotional places where feelings can serve as a master, not just a guide.

Another category is aldehyic-floral scents. These tend to project a classical, elegant, or cultured mood. They can evoke feelings of wealth, power, and freedom.

Oriental scents are the third category. These offer introspection, sensitivity, and reflection as their base moods. These can evoke a deep, spiritual understanding and intense relationship bonds.

An additional category is fruity-floral scents. These project a carefree, playful, and cheerful mood. These fragrances create curiosity and an openness to change that would not ordinarily exist without them.

Another category is powdery-aldehydic scents. These scents offer an independent, unconventional, and unfettered mood. These scents offer an artistic freedom.

The sixth category is fresh green floral scents. These project a dynamic, active, and extroverted mood. These scents invoke feelings of risk and the exhilaration that goes with that risk.

The final scent category is chypre scents. These fragrances project professional, pragmatic, and self-assured moods. These are no nonsense scents that offer a feeling of practicality.

Re: Frags that reflect Dominance, Confidence and Power?

Mitsouko for the CEO! (they rhyme too).
But then, if I remember correctly, one of the heir to the Estee Lauder empire, not a CEO yet, but likely when the father dies, did appear in a Jasmine White Moss ad.

Mitsouko is the reference chypre, more or less, since IFRA has nearly banned the key ingredient of chypres (oakmoss). Jasmine White Moss is an attempt to create a chypre without oakmoss. In the ones mentioned above, Aramis, Bandit and Knize Ten have some chypre character, though leather chypres are quite different from other chypres.